In the first nine months of 2018, companies in the region spent $47 million to import video cameras, 7% more than in the same period in 2017, mainly explained by purchases from the United States.
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In the first nine months of 2018, countries in the region imported $158 million in tires for buses and trucks, 5% less than reported in the same period in 2017.
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In the first nine months of 2018, imports of paper and cardboard in Central America totaled $1.806 million, recording a 2% increase over the same period in 2017.
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Panama notified the international organization of its decision to initiate a safeguard investigation into certain cuts of fresh, chilled or frozen pork.
According to Resolution No. 003 of May 3, 2019, published in the Gaceta Oficial (Official Gazette), the Panamanian government ordered "to begin an investigation for the possible imposition of safeguard measures to the product Pork meat, fresh, chilled or frozen; in carcasses or half carcasses, bone-in or boneless, fit for human consumption, requested by the Asociación Nacional de Porcinoculturoes de Panamá (ANAPOR)."
Between January and September 2018, companies in Central America imported $291 million in fridges and freezers, 12% less than in the same period last year.
In the first nine months of 2018, Central American countries imported $291 million in fridges and freezers, and 42% was purchased by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
In the first three months of 2019, the commercial activity of the Panamanian Free Trade Zone reached $4.446 million, 15% less than that recorded in the same period of 2018.
In the first quarter of the year, imports in the Colon Free Zone (ZLC) totaled $2,151 million, and re-exports totaled $2,294 million, decreasing by 13% and 17% from January to March 2018, respectively.
In the first nine months of 2018, trade in paints and varnishes between countries in the region totaled $91 million, down 9% from the same period in 2017.
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In Costa Rica, 5% of people who show interest in traveling are attracted by adventure tourism, and about 40% of them are between 21 and 30 years old, and have a high level of purchasing power.
An analysis of consumerinterests and preferences in Costa Rica, compiled by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, provides interesting results on the characteristics of people who express an interest in travel. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics]
In the first nine months of 2018, countries in the region imported $100 million in communications radios, 12% more than what was purchased in the same period in 2017.
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In the first nine months of 2018 rice imports in Central America totaled $ 254 million, and purchases from companies in Brazil grew 251% over the same period of 2017.
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In the footwear import business, it is estimated that Payless Shoesource and Sportline America represent around 10% of the market share.
Data from the "Corporate System of Companies" platform, from the Trade Intelligence unit of CentralAmericaData provides details on the companies according to sector, main activity, volume and value of their imports, exports and other relevant data.
In the first nine months of 2018, Central American countries imported $56 million in wine, 13% more than in the same period in 2017, a rise explained by purchases from companies in Chile and Spain.
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In Panama, the Colon Free Zone established requirements for the issuance of special permits for the marketing of cigarettes, tobacco products and pharmaceuticals.
By means of Resolution No.008-2019, published in La Gaceta Oficial on April 25, 2019, it was informed that companies will have a maximum term of 120 calendar days to comply with the requirements of special permits for import, transfer, marketing, export and re-export of cigarettes and tobacco products.
Importers in El Salvador report losses in shipments coming from Guatemala and Honduras, because of the tedious procedures that have become in Salvadoran customs.
Between January and September 2018, countries in the region imported $314 million in laptops and similar devices, 16% more than in the same period in 2017.
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